COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
100% Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Manuel & Luís Cerdeira
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Génese is the inaugural wine from Vinevinu, a new project by father-and-son winemakers Manuel and Luís Cerdeira, launched in 2024. The name 'Génese' signifies origin and the deep connection of the winemakers to their homeland in Melgaço. This wine is a 'mountain terroir' expression of Alvarinho, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Monção e Melgaço sub-region of Vinho Verde, Portugal. The region's unique climate and granitic soils contribute to the wine's freshness and structure. The 2024 vintage was characterized by slow maturation, promising excellent aging potential. A distinctive feature of Génese is its partial aging in innovative 'Mixtus' barrels, adding complexity to the wine.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Génese means 'Genesis' or 'Origin', symbolizing the creators' deep roots.
Fact 02
The wine is a 'terroir de montanha' (mountain terroir) expression of Alvarinho.
Fact 03
20% of the wine is aged in innovative 'Mixtus' barrels made from mixed woods.
Fact 04
This is the debut vintage from the father-and-son winemaking duo, Manuel & Luís Cerdeira.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Génese is produced from 100% Alvarinho grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Monção e Melgaço. The winemaking process involves slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with a portion undergoing partial malolactic fermentation to add complexity. A distinctive feature is the aging of 20% of the batch in 'Mixtus' barrels, crafted from a mix of woods, which contributes to the wine's unique character. The grapes' slow maturation during the 2024 vintage, influenced by the mountain terroir, is key to the wine's preserved freshness and elegance.
